Fit Life

Get inspired to live your most fit life. Whether it’s the latest fitness classes and trends, science-based exercises, tips for healthy eating, or motivation to stay active, find the information you need all in one place.

There’s no question—eating healthfully can be a huge challenge, especially when foods that seem healthy actually turn out to be potentially hazardous. The Nutrition Twins discuss four foods that were once promoted as healthy alternatives, but are now known to have hidden dangers.

Have you ever wondered what health and fitness experts eat to fuel their bodies? From meals to snacks, top health and fitness experts offer insight into their dietary habits, nutrition tips and favorite healthy recipes.

No equipment? No excuses. This fun and effective equipment-free workout combines six creative exercises into one complete total-body workout that will improve your fitness using nothing more than your own bodyweight.

Is weight really a good indicator of your overall health and fitness? What about body composition? Body mass index? You may have heard of these terms, but it can be a challenge to know exactly what they mean in terms of your health. Learn which measurements are the most accurate, and how you can use these numbers to make sure you’re on the right track.

While there is no shortage of health and fitness information available, knowing what’s legitimate or appropriate for you can be a challenge. Likewise, making healthy behavior changes can be difficult without adequate support and guidance. Enter the health coach—someone who is truly committed to your health and wellbeing and helping you live your most life. If you want to make some healthy changes in your life, here are some of the wide-ranging benefits of working with a qualified health coach.

Harsh winter temperatures can make it a challenge to stay motivated to keep up your workouts. But whether you are inside at a gym or outside in the cold, there are a number of ways to get in exercise. Here are five 30-minute cardio workouts to add variety to your cardio routine this winter.

Eating healthier can be tough, but that task becomes extremely difficult when temptations from within the kitchen seem to beckon you. Squash those diet-breakers with these five strategies to help you stay focused on your goals ahead.

You realize the importance of getting enough sleep each night, but did you know there are other components of rest that are key to your health and wellbeing? Learn the four key components of rest and why each one plays an important role and can significantly impact your health, wellness and fitness.

Intrigued by yoga, but unsure where to start? This handy guide includes step-by-step instructions on how to find alignment with five of the most widely practiced poses, including child’s pose, downward facing dog, upward facing dog, warrior II and tree pose.

Are you struggling to stick with your New Year’s resolutions? If so, it might be time to recruit the help of your significant other. After all, the key to behavior change is making your goals as attainable as possible, so having the support of your partner is an important factor in successfully reaching those goals. Here are five reasons you and your significant other should go for your goals together.

Years ago, people with lung conditions were advised to take it easy, and sit out of strenuous activities. Thanks to medical research, those days are over.
It’s established that regular exercise is beneficial for people with lung disease.

Plan your meals the MyPlate way. Incorporate a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables to increase visual appeal. Start with simple recipes. Once you get comfortable, experiment with substitutions and additions.